Katie Thurston Shares Financial Insights on Her Double Mastectomy Journey
Katie Thurston, a former Bachelorette, has opened up about the financial aspects of her double mastectomy surgery. Diagnosed with breast cancer, Thurston's surgery costs totaled approximately $229,000 before insurance. She detailed her efforts to understand what was covered by insurance, particularly the nerve preservation aspect, which was initially unclear due to differing descriptions and codes used by medical providers. Through persistent inquiry, Thurston discovered that her insurance covered the nerve preservation, ultimately reducing her out-of-pocket expenses to zero. 
